Toy bomb



Nov. 27, 1945 F. SCHLQSS 2 ,390,002

TOY BOMB Filed June 14, 1944 Inventor T 7 178/ T2 Sch L053,

Patented Nov. 27, 1945 OFFICE 2,390,002 TOY BOMB Fritz Schloss, South Norwalk, Conn. Application June 14, 1944, Serial No. 540,225

3 Claims.

This invention relates to a novel and improved toy bomb of a rotary propeller-equipped type and a companion catapulting or projector device therefor.

In carrying out the principles of the invention I have evolved and produced a unique and amusing toy bomb which is adapted to be carried into 1e air under the action of a multiple bladed propeller, said propeller being set into rotation by a Whirligig-type feed-screw, the latter constituting a part of an ingenious ejector or catapulting device.

More specifically, the bomb is provided with means for accommodating a match, ground engaging means for igniting the match, and a sparkler which is set off by the match, whereby to cause the bomb, when it returns to the earth, to emit sputtering sparks and to thus provide the desired realistic and amusing effects.

Novelty is also predicated upon the catapult type ejector, this being a simple Whirligig and fashioned to set the propeller in rotation and to also assist in driving the bomb upwardly in its ascending flight.

Other features and advantages will become more readily apparent from the following description and the accompanying illustrative drawing.

In the drawing, wherein like numerals are employed to designate like parts throughout the same:

Figure l is'an assembled view, that is, an assembly showing the bomb and ejector or catapulting device, certain parts being shown in section to bring out the construction and arrangement thereof.

Figure 2 is a slightly enlarged horizontal section taken approximately on the plane of the line 22 of Figure 1.

Figure 3 is an enlarged fragmentary detail sectional view showing the upper end construction of the bomb, that is, the construction of the propeller and the siren-like whistling disks interposed between the propeller and shell of the bomb.

Figure 4 is a top plan view of one of the disks of the whistle construction.

Figure 5 is a top plan view of the Whirligig or catapulting ejector device.

t Figure 6 is a central vertical sectional view through said ejector device.

Referring now to the drawing by distinguishing reference numerals, it will be observed that the bomb, as a unit, is denoted by the letter A and the ejector device as B. The propeller is denoted by the reference letter C. The body or shell of the bomb is hollow and of elongated bulbous shape. It is denoted by the numeral 7 and is of any appropriate dimensions and material.

On the lower end is a rubber ground engaging bumper attachment 8 having a central hole registering with a hole 9 in the bottom of the shell. This part 8 is adapted to right the bomb on its downward flight and serves as a bumper when it strikes the ground. In addition to the central hole it is provided with off-center holes, one to accommodate an insertable sparkler i0 and another to accommodate a metal rod or stick H. The parts l0 and H operate through holes in the bottom of the shell also in alignment with corresponding holes in a partition I2 in the interior lower portion of the shell as brought out in Figure 1. The partition 12 serves to assemble and maintain the parts I!) and H in proper alignment. That is to say, said partition is provided with a hole for the upper end of stick l l and the latter part is held in place by a cotter-key. Secondly, a V-clip is provided on said partition, this to receive and retain the upper end of the sparkler. One side of the stick I I is serrated to provide a toothed rack which is intended to set the match I3 off. The match is placed in an adapter sleeve M which is provided in one side of the shell for coaction with the stick H. When the bomb has been shot up and again returns to the ground, the impact of said match lighting stick ll banging against the ground will cause said stick to recede into the bomb shell, thus setting the match l3 off. Next, the match will light the sparkler l0 and the sparks will issue thru the slots in the shell opposite said sparkler.

The upper end of the shell is provided with a rigid apertured disk l5 having a central bearing in alignment with a coacting bearing in the flat top of the shell as brought out in Figure 3. This is to accommodate the flanged circular lower or journal portion lb of the hollow hub pin. The major part of this pin is rectangular in crosssectional form as shown at I! and the upper end is flanged and connected to the hub I 8 of the propeller. The blades are denoted as at H]. A second disk 20 is provided and this is fastened to the hub l8 and is in rotating contact with the stationary disk IS. The disk 20 is also provided with holes which match with the holes in the disk 15. Thus, as the propeller is rotated, the two disks l5 and 20 provide a siren-like whistle during the upward and downward travel-motion of the bomb. This feature, obviously, adds to the realistic character of the toy bomb.

Attention now comes to the ejector or catapulting unit or device B seen in Figures 5 and 6 in particular. This part comprises a cup-like cylinder 2| having diametrically opposite fingerhooks 22 and 23. Anchored in the lower end of the cup is a Windable coiled spring 24 to the upper coil of which a follower disk 25 is soldered or otherwise fastened. The disk carries a whirligig shaft or feed-screw 26. Projecting into the cylindrical cup through a slot in the wall is a keeper latch 21 pivotally mounted in place and held in the position seen in Figure 6 by a coacting flat spring 28. The twisted shaft or feed-- screw 26 is of sufiicient length to extend completely through and beyond the bomb. This is brought out in Figure 1. The lower end of the bomb is of a diameter to slip telescopically down into the upper end of the cylindrical cup- 2|.

In practice, the bomb is charged with a match l3 as shown in Figure 1 and also with a sparkler l0. It is then ready for use. It is fitted down over the shaft 26, one portion of the shaft ex tending through the lower bumper or rubber extension 8 and the other or outer end extending up through the square driving center of the hub H in the propeller. As the bomb is pushed down, the propeller is held to prevent it from rotating. This winds the spring through the instrumentality of the feed-screw 26 and also presses the spring down into compressed form as shown in Figure 6. As the disk and spring are forced down the latch 2'! snaps into place to hold the parts set. By placing the index finger in the hook 22 and the middle finger of the hand in the hook 23 the device can be conveniently held in proper position for shooting the bomb into the air. By tripping the latch 21 the spring comes into play. That is, said spring uncoils and forces th parts 25 and 26 out toward the outer end of said cup 2!. The propeller C is set into rotation to carry the bomb up. In due time after the propeller expends its energy, the bomb again descends and is ready to be reloaded and again shot.

In addition to the objects and features emphasized in the introductory portion of the description, I desire to also emphasize the provision of the propeller to assist in sending the bomb into flight and also in operating the disks l5 and 20 to provide the siren or whistle efieot.

It is thought that persons skilled in the art to which the invention relates will be able to obtain a clear understanding of the invention after considering the description in connection with the drawing. Therefore, a more lengthy description is regarded as unnecessary.

Minor changes in the shape, size and arrangement of details coming within the field of invention claimed may be resorted to in actual practice, if desired.

Having described the invention, what is claimed as new is:

1. A toy bomb of the class described comprising an elongated body having propeller means at one end, an extension at the lower end adapted to right and bring the body down perpendicularly against the ground as the bomb descends, means in the lower end of the body toaccommodate a sparkler, a toothed stick slidably mounted in said lower end of the bomb, an adapter at right angles to said stick, said adapter being adapted to accommodate a match whose head isplaced against the stick for igniting the match in the manner and for the purposes described in order to i nite the sparkler.

2. A toy bomb of the class described comprising a body having rotatably mounted P peller means at one end, means at the opposite end thereof adapted to right and bring the body down perpendicularly against the ground as said body descends towards the ground, means in the lower end of the body to accommodate an insertible and removable conventional sparkler, a toothed element slidably mounted in the lower end ofsaid body, and an adapter at right angles to said element, said adapter being adapted to accommodate a match with its head placed against the toothed surface of said element for igniting the match and setting. off the sparkler.

3. A toy bomb of the class described comprising an elongated body having propeller means at one end, spark-producing means mounted in the -opposite end of said body, an adapter in said body, said adapter being adapted to' accommodate an insertible and removable readily ignitable: match, said match being so positioned as: to ignite the spark-producing means when fired, and projecting means slidably mounted in said body and adapted to coact with the head of the match to ignite the same.-

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